BookLife - Resources and tools for book publishers and writers

Cutie's Alphabellies

by KiKi Han

Go on a playful adventure through 26 alphabet themed lessons, with the Alphabelly Animals, on how to be Oh So Adorable, Brilliant and Charismatic. Play along with Cutie as he tries his best to mimic each lesson with his unique and quirky twist to them. Jam packed with Adventurous, Bubbly and Cute characters, playful app designs, positive words and terrific tongue twisters. The ending? Well, let's just say, it's time to unplug and turn off the lights.

The National Average: Welcome to the Program

by John Bryant

What if there was a government-run test that could determine whether or not you would become a psychopath?

In 1948, Dr. Noel Everett was fresh out of graduate school with a master's degree in psychology. While at his job as a university researcher, he created a psychological test that could predict if someone would develop violent behavior. When a U.S. senator approached him with funding to further develop his test, Noel could never have predicted his work would evo... more

Frostbite

by Julia Dweck

Bestselling children's author, Julia Dweck, shares the magic of the holiday season in a delightful story of one boy’s wish for a dog of his very own. After a wintry mix of snow and love, two icy mounds of snow come to life with a bark, a wiggle and a wag. The wonder of childhood is born in this frisky snowpup named Frostbite. Children will be enchanted by the artistry of Robb Mommaerts, whose illustrations perfectly capture the magic of this imaginative picture book. Told in rhyme by a little bo... more

The Angels on My Tree

by Eve S. Gendron

A picture book for age 4 and up, The Angels on My Tree is the story of the author's first Christmas without her father. It is a story of healing and triumphant new beginnings. Inspired by a trip to the Metropolitan Museum of Art, her mother changed the focus of the season from getting to giving. By thinking of ways to make the miracle of Christmas visible to all, they started a tradition that has passed down to the next generation.

Breath to Breath

by Carrie Maloney

Veterinarian Anna Dunlop can recite all 230 bones in a cat’s body. She can listen to a dog’s chest and know instantly how to save its life. What she can’t seem to do is work her way through her own personal pain. Sadness over her husband’s death hasn’t lessened with time, as the world promised it would. In fact, every year her grief burrows in more deeply, making good days seem dull, and upsetting days almost unbearable. So when someone tries to do away with a litter of puppies, her world unr... more

The Dog Boy

by Noel Anenberg

In the same way that THE HELP focused on the exploitation and humiliation of black housemaids in the ‘50s, Noel Anenberg’s riveting first novel, THE DOG BOY, based on his own life experiences, focuses on the strength of a black family maid who struggles valiantly to right the wrongs in a highly dysfunctional family post WW II. Phosie Mae Eaton has left Galveston, Texas, to visit her wounded son in a segregated military hospital in Los Angeles. She is stunned to discover her son, a Marine hero,... more

The Holly & The Icy: Twenty-Five Christmas Tales to Warm Your Nose and Freeze Your Toes

by Chelsea E. Dill

The Holly & The Icy contains twenty-five stories, one to read on each day of December until Christmas Day. From anthropomorphic cookies, Nutcracker-like nostalgic fantasies, romanticized earthy Americana, humorous spins on traditions, and bizarre festivities gone awry, there's something to enjoy every day in twenty-five days of December.

The Journey

by Chariss K. Walker

Katy is desperate to get away from a controlling, abusive, and terrifying man who hurts her in the most savage ways. He was once a kind, thoughtful lover. Now, he has her paralyzed with fear from his ruthless and revolting behavior. She can't think straight, but she's sick and tired of being beaten down. She knows she has to escape - but his threats make her feel vulnerable and trapped. Is there no way out? Read one woman's nightmarish journey as she closely listens to the guidanc... more

The Retreat

by Chariss K. Walker

Looking for answers and desperate for change, Amanda goes on an awe-inspiring spirit quest in the Jemez Mountains. While in that remote location, she meets a wolf, a bear, a hawk, and a swarm of bees. These surprising personal totems lead Amanda to eye-opening and much-needed answers. Magically imbued with a desire to live again, Amanda understands where her path detoured. This heartwarming, magical realism adventure could be anyone of us facing personal tragedy - whether the crisis is death,... more

Bandit, The Chubby Chihuahua

by Pat Postek

Bandit, the Chihuahua, was named by Jackson who adopted him from the animal shelter. Malcolm, the strange orange cat, befriends Bandit and welcomes him to the neighborhood. Bandit and Malcolm become true friends. Bandit's life is changed forever by Jackson's kindness and Malcolm's wisdom. This adorable dog story teaches a valuable life lesson to children of all ages.

Lamb's Creek

by Don Miller

Don Miller’s first novel, Lamb’s Creek, is a work of fiction set during a perplexing time in American history. From 1820’s South Carolina to the hills of Tennessee, Don captures life and the everyday struggles of those who lived in a nation divided by war. Lamb’s Creek traces the lives and loves of two unforgettable characters as they journey through a changing American landscape. Sammy, the independent, free-spirited boy born into slavery, and Eli, the determined boy resolved to see all me... more

Tome of a Heretofore Unknown Personage

by Kenneth Gentry

It's an experimental novel consisting of three sections (short stories, meditations, and a lengthy narrative), which reads as a trilogy written by three different authors.

Smokey Bear: The Cub Who Left His Pawprints on History

by Karen Signell

Heartwarming and bittersweet, this historical novel tells the heroic journey of a real wild cub named after the iconic Smokey Bear. What intelligent choices and inner resilience let this black bear survive a terrifying forest fire, adapt to the family home of a game warden, and endure his confinement at the National Zoo? Millions visit him, so his lifetime of sacrifice saves wildlife and wilderness from careless fires.. Written for adults and all ages. Contains 60 photographs.

Pandemic Reckoning

by Lewis A. Hoffman

Twenty billionaires conspire to profit from a horrendous man-made avian flu pandemic for which they possess the only vaccine. Six of these billionaires want more. They double cross their partners and spread the pandemic in a fashion that ensures that almost all humanity perishes, the goal being not profit, but domination of the world’s small remaining population and total control of the world’s resources. Five of the six in turn double cross their leader, a U.S. citizen. These fiv... more

"I'm The Mulcher"

by Diana Reid Haig

“I’M THE MULCHER!” roars a big, loud, tree-eating machine as he plows through the forest and brags about all the branches he’s ready to knock down. Boy, is he in for a surprise when he destroys the nest of a southern ladybird named Dee Dee. Will a tiny hummingbird outsmart this big bully? A perfect story for reluctant readers and for children who love machines of all kinds. The illustrator, Virginia Kassay, works magic in bringing these colorful characters to life.

Momma Days

by Marie Schmuggins

Momma Days is a beautiful bedtime story that tells about the enjoyable times a Momma spends with her children. Playing at the park, baking cookies, and swimming at the lake are just a few of the fun experiences found in Momma Days. The beautiful rhymes and hilariously realistic illustrations will bring a smile to every child's face and touch every Momma's heart.

Discover Books

General Fiction (including literary and historical)